Altarol is a red produced by Corte Figaretto in Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta and Croatina. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Valpolicella
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, Croatina
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Corte Figaretto is a family estate between Poiano and Quinto in the Valpantena, the valley just north of Verona. Altarol, named after the family's local church, is its Valpolicella Valpantena: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta and Croatina, fermented with native yeasts and raised in stainless steel, at about 13% alcohol. It is dark ruby with violet glints, with cherry, plum, blackberry and an intense violet perfume, the signature of the valley. Dry, fresh and supple, it is made for drinking young.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, long confused with Corvina but now recognised as a distinct variety and an important contributor to the wines of the Verona hills.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
Molinara
Molinara is a red grape from the Veneto region of north-east Italy, known chiefly as a supporting player in the wines of the Valpolicella area.
More wines
More red wines from Veneto
- Alanera della Valpolicella — Zenato, Rosso Veronese
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Farina, Amarone della Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Farina, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Clementi Pietro, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Altarol from?
Altarol is produced by Corte Figaretto in Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Altarol?
Altarol is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta and Croatina.